Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey facts for kids
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Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey
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 Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Pohatcong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,714 |
| • Density | 2,653.25/sq mi (1,024.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-75120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02584035 |
Upper Pohatcong is a small community in Pohatcong Township, Warren County, New Jersey. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics. In 2010, about 1,781 people lived here.
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What is Upper Pohatcong Like?
Upper Pohatcong is located in the state of New Jersey, in the United States. It's part of Warren County. The community is an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by Pohatcong Township.
How Big is Upper Pohatcong?
Upper Pohatcong covers a small area. It is about 0.656 square miles (1.700 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Upper Pohatcong?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. This helps us understand the population.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Upper Pohatcong has changed a bit.
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| 2020 | 1,714 | — | |
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- In 2010, there were 1,781 people.
- By 2020, the population was 1,714 people.
What Was the Population Like in 2010?
In 2010, there were 1,781 people living in Upper Pohatcong. These people lived in 699 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 501 of these households were families.
Most people living in Upper Pohatcong in 2010 were White (94.61%). There were also Black or African American people (2.19%) and Asian people (1.07%). Some people identified as being from two or more races (1.85%). About 3.87% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
How Old Are the People in Upper Pohatcong?
The average age of people in Upper Pohatcong in 2010 was about 42.7 years old.
- About 22.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 16.5% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The rest of the population was between 18 and 64 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Upper Pohatcong para niños
